Linux for Mainframes: Types of Server Consolidation

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In an effort to cut complexity and costs in its IT environment, Halkbank has plans to grow on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z on the IBM zEnterprise 196 system. Once fully implemented, the SUSE solution will simplify maintenance and deliver improved reliability and availability for critical banking services.

This audio recording introduces a new beta opportunity to use SUSE Studio to build appliances for System z and an overview of the SUSE(R) Appliance Toolkit and then covers the look and feel of new Studio facilities to build for System z.

Novell and IBM executives discuss the relevance of Linux on System z to enterprises underpinned by Aberdeen's findings with respect to strategic approaches, best practices, and technology solutions that result in top performance in the data center. Learn how you can deploy Linux on System z as a single virtualized server for less than $1 per day.

Are you currently evaluating the business benefits of running virtualization in a distributed environment vs. a mainframe environment? Users running Linux on System z consistently find a lower Total Cost of Ownership and benefit from the economics of running business critical workloads on Linux.

10 Years on the mainframe and counting: System z Series with the Experts. Mike Friesenegger from Novell reflects on the business needs of customers, why he thinks SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z is the best choice for consolidating workloads, and what makes SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z unique.

10 Years on the mainframe and counting: System z Series with the Experts. Mark Post talks about his long-time experience with mainframes in general and Linux for mainframes especially. Learn why customers select SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z and which successful and legendary implementations Mark has supported during the past years.

10 Years on the mainframe and counting: System z Series with the Experts. Listen to Patrick Quairoli, Partner Technology Manager, IBM at Novell, who discusses the partnership and technical teamwork of both Novell and IBM regarding SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z, and how this directly translates into business benefits for the joint customers.

Join Carol Stafford, Vice President of IBM System z Sales and Tom Crabb, Enablement Manager, Novell, as they celebrate and discuss the 10 year anniversary of Linux on System z and how customers can benefit from running SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for System z.